BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM Chapter 1: Reincarnating as Pill king Gu He

The Dou Qi Continent.

Northwest Region.

The Yun Lan Sect.

"Pill King… Gu He?"

Within a refined and elegant chamber, a middle-aged man, his brow furrowed in perplexity, uttered these words to himself.

"I have transmigrated; this is the world of Battle Through the Heavens, and I have become Pill King Gu He?"

Indeed, this middle-aged man was a soul from Blue Star, now inhabiting this new existence.

Merely moments ago, he had fully integrated the memories of this body, thereby becoming privy to his current identity.

This was none other than the world depicted in Battle Through the Heavens. In his prior existence, he was an avid reader of web novels, capable of immersing himself for days and nights on end.

On this particular occasion, he had been engrossed in a harem novel, staying awake for three consecutive nights until he passed away. Upon waking, he discovered he had transmigrated, finding himself in the persona of Pill King Gu He from Battle Through the Heavens.

"Since I am here, I shall make the most of it."

"From this moment forward, I am Pill King Gu He." Within the confines of the room, after consolidating all acquired memories, Gu He declared with composure.

He had perused the novel Battle Through the Heavens at least three times, retaining a clear recollection of its plot. He also harbored a sense of regret regarding the original Pill King Gu He's destiny.

To encapsulate Gu He's life in a single sentence, it was a trajectory of brilliance in its initial phase and stark decline in its latter part.

In his youth, Gu He had secured the top position in the alchemy competition of the Jia Ma Empire. Subsequently, he was brought into the Yun Lan Sect, assuming the role of an honorary elder.

Bolstered by the abundant resources provided by the Yun Lan Sect, Gu He flourished. His proficiency in alchemy advanced at an astonishing pace. In just a decade, he ascended to the status of a six-star alchemist and attained the Dou King realm.

He became renowned as Pill King Gu He! Furthermore, he was acknowledged as the preeminent alchemist within the Jia Ma Empire.

This period marked Gu He's most luminous and esteemed era.

However, with the advent of the protagonist, Xiao Yan, Gu He's brilliance was utterly eclipsed. The coveted Heavenly Flame was ultimately seized by Xiao Yan.

The woman he adored found herself drawn to Xiao Yan, and his own wedding day was tragically disrupted by Xiao Yan. Ultimately, even his esteemed alchemy skills were surpassed by Xiao Yan.

It was an undeniable truth that in the presence of Xiao Yan, Gu He proved to be an utter failure.

"No! This shall not come to pass! Since I have crossed over, I must alter my predetermined fate!"

Recalling his trajectory as depicted in the original narrative, Gu He's eyes blazed with unwavering resolve. This time, he vowed, he would never permit Xiao Yan to trample upon his aspirations.

"Ding, Disciple System has successfully awakened. Congratulations to the host for receiving a newbie gift package."

"Do you wish to open the newbie gift package?"

At this very instant, a serene, feminine voice resonated within Gu He's consciousness. A system? Indeed.

Upon hearing the voice in his mind, Gu He experienced a moment of surprise, quickly followed by a swift realization. Could this be his 'golden finger'?

Naturally, as a transmigrator, how could he be without a 'golden finger'? Gu He felt a surge of elation and promptly inquired, "System, can you elaborate on your capabilities?"

As soon as Gu He's question concluded, he perceived a torrent of information flooding his mind. A short while later, Gu He grasped the full functionality of the system.

The Disciple System. As its designation implies, this system governs master-disciple relationships. Whatever knowledge he imparts to his disciples, be it cultivation techniques, martial prowess, secret arts, or insights into cultivation—

Even his own Dou Qi cultivation level. All of these could be directly transmitted to his disciples through the Disciple System's unique return mechanism.

The multiplier for this return mechanism is variable, determined by chance. It could be a simple one-time or two-time increase! It might even escalate to ten times or a hundred times! It could potentially reach a staggering thousand times or even ten thousand times!

Nevertheless, this Disciple System is not without its constraints. Firstly, each disciple is permitted to activate the system's return mechanisms only thrice per month.

Secondly, the items bestowed by the system cannot themselves trigger another instance of the system's return mechanism. Thirdly, the host's disciples must achieve an eight-point rating according to the system's criteria to initiate the return mechanism.

These three strictures are evidently designed to impose limitations and preclude any exploitation of loopholes. Am I that sort of individual? Gu He mused, a touch of speechlessness coloring his thoughts.

Yet, even with these three restrictions in place, the Disciple System's capabilities remain extraordinarily potent. Gu He held the conviction that with this Disciple System, he would undoubtedly be able to rewrite his destiny.

Subsequently, Gu He suddenly recalled the unopened newbie gift package, and without a moment's hesitation, declared, "System, open the newbie gift package!"

"Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully opening the newbie gift package."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the divine skill - Initiation!"

"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the Immortal Aura!"

"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the Seven Apertures Exquisite Pill Heart!"

"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the divine skill - Void Projection!"

"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Nine Star Dou Saint Experience Card!"

Upon hearing the system's rapid notifications, Gu He found himself swallowing hard. He had never anticipated such an abundant newbie gift package.

It had bestowed upon him so many valuable items! "The aforementioned items have been transferred to your system space. Kindly verify them," the system's gentle female voice stated before falling silent.

Gazing at the treasures within the system space, Gu He took a deep, calming breath. "System, please extract the divine skill - Initiation!" he commanded the system directly in the next moment.

As Gu He's voice concluded, a beam of spiritual light surged into his mind. Instantly, Gu He received a piece of profound knowledge, detailing the cultivation method and comprehension of the Initiation divine skill.

A short while later, Gu He slowly opened his eyes, a spark of excitement flickering within them. This Initiation divine skill was astonishingly potent!

Anything he had mastered, be it cultivation techniques, combat skills, secret arts, or cultivation insights, and even his Dou Qi cultivation level, could all be directly transmitted to his disciples through the Initiation divine skill.

Gu He's eyes gleamed with exhilaration. This Initiation divine skill seemed custom-made for him. Coupled with the Disciple System, it represented an undeniable perfect synergy.

A smile graced Gu He's lips as he turned his attention back to the system space. "System, extract Immortal Aura!" he declared. The instant he spoke, an indescribably mystical and comforting force enveloped his entire being, emanating warmth and ease.

Concurrently, Gu He perceived subtle transformations occurring within his body. His skin began to take on a lustrous sheen, appearing as flawless and white as jade.

Furthermore, his facial features and physique underwent slight alterations under the influence of this enigmatic force. Gu He, already blessed with handsome looks, now possessed even more refined features and a more perfectly proportioned physique.

After a period, the bodily changes Gu He was experiencing gradually subsided. He curiously approached a mirror in the room, observing his reflection.

At that moment, a trace of self-admiration surfaced in Gu He's gaze. In the mirror, he saw a man who was both handsome and elegant, tall and lean, with not an ounce of excess fat on his frame.

Moreover, he exuded an aura of ethereal transcendence, which, when combined with his striking features, made him resemble an immortal who had descended to the mortal realm.

Handsome! Undeniably, devastatingly handsome!

Staring at his reflection, Gu He couldn't help but indulge in a moment of profound narcissism. He mused that if he were a woman, he would undoubtedly marry himself without a second thought.